: Recent runs of The Flash (2023) have explored deep psychological tensions between Wally West and Barry Allen , emphasizing the "creepy" and surreal directions the Speed Force can take.

At first glance, a speedster and a waste-testing manual have nothing in common. However, Barry Allen himself is a forensic scientist . His character bridge the gap between the chaotic action of superheroes and the meticulous methodology of laboratory science . Whether he's using super-speed to analyze a crime scene or a lab tech is using SW-846 to analyze a sample, both are searching for the same thing: the truth hidden in the data. Conclusion: Which Flash Are You Tracking?

: A notable historical "846" reference in the comic community highlights the first time Barry Allen and Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) learned each other’s secret identities during a crossover event.